For the first order reaction A → 3B + C, when [A]o = 0.015 mol/L, the concentration of B increases to 0.018 mol/L in 3.0 min.
a) What is the rate constant for the reaction expressed as rate loss of A? (Ans. k = 0.17 min-1)
b) How much more time would be needed for the concentration of B to increase to 0.030 mol/L (Ans. An additional 3.5 min)

I have no idea how to get any of these answers. I've tried pretty much every approach.

Question

For the first order reaction A → 3B + C, when [A]o = 0.015 mol/L, the concentration of B increases to 0.018 mol/L in 3.0 min.
a) What is the rate constant for the reaction expressed as rate loss of A? (Ans. k = 0.17 min-1)
b) How much more time would be needed for the concentration of B to increase to 0.030 mol/L (Ans. An additional 3.5 min)

I have no idea how to get any of these answers. I've tried pretty much every approach.

hero · Answer

I'm pretty sure this is chemistry

anonymous · Answer

wups wrong section!